February 10, 2018

The Art of Saying “Sorry”

“Sorry” seems to be the hardest word, as depicted in the Elton John song. But on what grounds? On what basis? Is it really hard to say “sorry”? Will I ever stop from referencing songs?


The common logic about saying "sorry" is that the one who says it is automatically guilty of doing something offensive to the other party. The first one to stay “sorry” admits his or her guilt over any issue. Although it may be wrong to think of that, it may also be not wrong to do so.

Since we were young, we have already been thought of apologizing for the wrong and awful things that we did to or have caused others.

However, thinking deeper about the matter, saying you are sorry to the other party just manifests the existing humility and courage within. Saying you are sorry to the other party means that you are humble enough to acknowledge that something wrong, or awful has happened. It does not automatically mean you are guilty of the crime, it means you are guilty of feeling bad for what has happened. Still, anyone can be humble enough to take the blame. Not everyone will be courageous enough to be responsible for the matter.

We should be sorry for getting things without borrowing them, for having access to secure and valued things (or whatever) without having the appropriate permissions to do so. We should be sorry for invading the things we have no jurisdiction of.

We should be sorry for being late and wasting the time of the other party, for being reckless and inconsiderate of others’ efforts and limits.

We should be sorry and be responsible for the consequences of actions that we have control over. We must not blame anyone (or anything) else. Think of a "common good" resolution to the problem, instead of an escape plan.

We should be sorry for causing disappointments and dismays, to our friends and colleagues, to lovers, and mostly, to our mothers and fathers. Man up and change.

Clearly, saying “sorry” states that the speaker himself is disappointed and unhappy with the way things have occurred. It embodies the initial desire to change the unfortunate turn of events into something that is desirable and pleasing to the offended and/or disappointed party.

Saying “sorry” does not need a clarification or a clearance that it is you who committed the deed. It only needs you to man up and have the desire for making things better for the benefit of all.


“Sorry” will always be the hardest word but not until it is said from the bottom of your sorry heart. 

7 comments:

  1. It is indeed hard to say the word you have to really mean it.

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  2. Yes, saying sorry is hard and by saying it you should really mean it wholeheartedly.

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  3. The word "sorry" is indeed hard to say but if not said it could cost most trouble and even heart break to loved ones.

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  4. This blog is so nicely written

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  5. Sorry is not just a word which you can speak but these are some special magical words which have deeper meaning these should be spoken only when you mean it by your heart .
    Speaking them just crate an impression that you are a good kind hearted person ...
    So if you did something wrong you should try out this magical word.

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